Wyoming

Order in which state was run: 42

Order in which state was admitted into the union: 44

 

A bison on a blue field bordered in white and red. The state seal branded on the bison. The woman represents the state motto "Equal Rights" and the two men represent cattle ranchers and miners. The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains" and "Oil" represent Wyoming's wealth. The eagle and shield show support for the United States. The dates 1869 and 1890 tell when Wyoming organized as a territory of the United States and when it became a state.

 

Date: May 30, 2010
Race: Medicine Bow Half Marathon
City: Laramie
Cost: $40.00
Trip Report

The Medicine Bow half marathon was run in conjuction with a marathon and a double marathon.  This was by far the toughest course that I have run.  8,000 plus feet altitude on an out and back course with the first 4-5 miles downhill meant that the last 4-5 miles were uphill.

This was a race weekend as I ran the Bolder Boulder 10k the next day in Colorado.

Geographically wise, this was the first state in my clearing out what became a huge void in midwestern flyover states.

Up next: Montana